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Moldova’s best homemade wine: the origins of the tradition

The finest farm wines were selected following the 24th ‘Polobocul de Aur’ (‘Golden Barrel’) competition, which took place in the Grand National Assembly Square as part of National Wine Day 2026.
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‘It was with home-made wine that our winemaking tradition began, and it serves as an important benchmark in the market. We must continue to celebrate this event, but, most importantly, we must continue to promote the image of the Republic of Moldova, including through the culture of home winemaking,’ noted MAIA Minister Eugen Osmochescu during the awards ceremony.

This year’s winners of the ‘Polobocul de Aur’ competition were: 

Best White Wine – *Vitis vinifera* 

Niculi Vasile, Congaz – Pinot Gris

Sergiu Șpak, Petișen – Fetească Regală

Best white wine – hybrid varieties and *Vitis labrusca*

Valeriu Surucanu, Cojushna – Niagara/Kuderca

Best rosé wine

Timofei Pogor, Vasien – Busuiocă

Best red wine – *Vitis vinifera*

Ion Sarandi, Avdarma – Rara Neagră

Best red wine – hybrid varieties and *Vitis labrusca*

Grigore Syrtmachi, Vulcănești – Zaybel

Best aged red wine

Tudor Șeptelici, Ungheni – Rară Neagră

Best white fortified wine

Yurie Belioaglo, Căzăcalia – Muscat Ottonel

Best red fortified wine

Požoga Gheorghe, Ciuculeț – Cabernet

Best white wine – Vitis Vinifera

1. Vasile Nicli, Congaz village – Pinot Gris
2. Sergiu Șpac, Peticeni village, Călărași district – Fetească Regală

Best white wine – hybrid varieties and Vitis labrusca

3. Valeriu Suruceanu, Cojușna village – Niagara/Cuderca

Best rosé wine

4. Temofei Pogor, Văsieni village, Ialoveni district – Busuioacă

Best red wine – Vitis vinifera

5. Ion Sarandi, Avdarma village, Comrat – Rară Neagră

Best red wine – hybrid varieties and Vitis labrusca

6. Grigore Sîrtmaci, Vulcănești – Zaibel

Best matured red wine

7. Tudor Șeptelici, Ungheni – Rară Neagră

Best sweet white wine

8. Iurie Belioglo, Cazaclia village – Muscat Ottonel

Best red fortified wine

9. Gheorghe Pojoga, Ciuciuleni village, Hîncești district – CabernetCele mai bune vinuri din Moldova din 2026

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.


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